German Township High School - Laureola Yearbook (McClellandtown, PA)

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CLASS SONG (Tune: Fair Harvard.) Hail, 1912, to thy honor and love. As we part for the battles of life. Three years thou hast hound us in duty and faith. And led us to victory o’er strife. And now as we break those ties that have bound Our hearts in true aims that were high, We gaze o’er the past with its memories dear, And parting we breathe it a sigh. We are facing the world with our spirits so fresh. And hope for a future so bright, We shout for the battles that soon will be ours, When we meet with the foe in the fight. And ever the strength, that is leading us on To accomplish the dreams once so dear. Is the courage we gained from the class of ’12, And we’ll battle with never a fear. So here’s to the class that we love and admire; May God wuth His blessings descend. And strengthen our hearts with His spirit divine. That wre may His kingdom defend. We’ll trust in the name of our Savior and King, And in service to Him we will delve; May angels await to bestow the reward On the class of Nineteen Twelve. Impher Wilson.

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SENIOR POEM Within these dear old High School walls. Three years we’ve passed, ’(is true. Preparing for the strife of life, That comes to us anew. By knowledge that was given us, Wc feel each one may gain The very best there is of life, And that best may retain. We’ll meet the hardships when they come, And stones that block our way. We’ll pleasure with the hardest tasks And pass them off as play. But when into the world we've gone To make our life's success Our loyal hearts and words of praise Shall turn to M. H. S. Then here’s a toast to “Red and Black” The flag that’s always true; But “Black and Orange,” dear old flag. We’ll toast the same to you. The motto that shall guide us on Is “Willing” when we should. And “Able” when we’ve willed to do The right,, the true and good. Farewell! Farewell! dear M. H. S., We’ll always loyal be, Farewell! The class of 1912 Must bid farewell to thee. ---Minor Franks.

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% (Ey Edgar Shawmon). In the year 1909 there came a class, fifteen strong, to M. H. S. At this time we were called the Freshmen. Under the guiding hand of’ Prof. .T. R Sheetz our class made rapid progress. The autumn of 1910 found our class again assembled within the gray walls of dear old M. IT. S. We were indeed glad to see the face of our old friend, Professor J. B. Sheetz. but we also met two new teachers, Miss Elizabeth O’Brien and Miss Olive Hunsaker, and with their aia and teaching our Sophomore year was made one of great success in M. H. S. Besides doing good class work we have taken part in literary work. Our work, which consists of Essays, Orations and Debates, has not been excelled by any other class. In the literary meetings of the two societies the work of the members of our class was excellent. In athletics our class surpasses all others. We contributed four members to the High School Basketball team. We also have a class team. In baseball we are acknowledged by all to be the champions In the famous flag rush against class 1911 we came out victorious, which feat we again accomplished against the class of 1913. Our class play, which was the second to be staged by any class, was a grand success and one of which our members should be proud. One of the most notable events which took place was the Chicken Roast given by the members of the Sophomore Class in honor of the Seniors. This was a grand success and was enjoyed by all who were present, even though we did get into the mud over our shoe tops. VVe here again wish to thank the members of the Sophomore Class. Although we have never neglected our studies to a great extent, we have done some pranks of which the Professors did not forget to remind us that we were to make an apology the next morning in Chapel, but the well known saying is “A little nonsense now and then, is relished by ahe best of men.” Our work is now completed; we have made it a success. We feel that we have done nothing that dear old M. H. S. may be ashamed of, as we leave this school and go out into the world to fight the battle, which all of us must fight if we wish to succeed in life. We also feel that we have been greatly benefited by the three years we have spent in M. H. S.— the Alma Mater that is loved by us all. We wish her a bright success in future years. We are sorry to say that we cannot be here to share them. So now, kind readers, we bid you farewell.